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Food hygiene rating scheme
The Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013 came into force on the 28 November 2013. The Act establishes a mandatory food hygiene rating scheme for Wales. When a food business has been issued with a Food… Content last updated: 24 August 2023
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Council and Trust work together to provide ‘exemplar’ service
The County Borough Council and Wellbeing @Merthyr (formerly the Leisure Trust) have supported the delivery of almost 30,000 Covid-19 vaccinations over the past four months. Staff from the local author… Content last updated: 02 June 2021
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School Council pupils question Councillors on local environmental issues
Councillors recently held a virtual meeting session with school council pupils from Bedlinog Community Primary School and Trelewis Primary School. Jacob, Rhys, Charlie, and Lacey questioned Cabinet me… Content last updated: 08 August 2022
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Making it a safe party season for residents
The Council, police and local hospitality businesses are working together to try to ensure residents and visitors have safe nights out in town this Christmas. South Wales Police are providing training… Content last updated: 24 November 2021
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Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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New ground-breaking pilot apprenticeship programme for 14 – 16-year-olds
Creating opportunities for young people within our community is a key ambition across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Working in partnership with EE we have together developed a unique employab… Content last updated: 03 May 2022
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Residents encouraged to take part in food poverty survey
The County Borough Council is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents and community groups to talk about food-related issues as part of proposals to tackle the cost of living crisis. Specialist consultancy Mi… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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Council Leader calls for urgent Stagecoach discussions
The Leader of the County Borough Council has asked for urgent discussions with Wales’s transport and economy leaders about the ongoing problems with Stagecoach buses in Merthyr Tydfil. Cllr Geraint Th… Content last updated: 19 August 2022
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Council planning 21st Century transformation for shopping centre
A Merthyr Tydfil shopping centre built in 1970 is set for a 21st century transformation after being purchased by the County Borough Council. As part of the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’… Content last updated: 03 February 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil takes 1st place in UK Councils most accessible website
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proudly wears the gold ribbon for yet another month in the Silktide Accessibility Index, and being recognised as the most accessible Council website in the UK. Si… Content last updated: 27 February 2023
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Get Ready to Celebrate Welsh Culture at the Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Event
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 14 October, 2023, from 10am to 4pm at the pict… Content last updated: 10 October 2023
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ nomination for Merthyr Tydfil CBC at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 in ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ for our Pen Y Dre Apartments / Compa… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl
The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024
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Planning Advice and Guidance
Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women – a huge success!
The Business Education Together Partnership had a fantastic day at The College on the 20th of March hosting our very first ‘Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women’ following on from International Women’… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural
Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024
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SAB Application Forms
Application Forms Use the links below to download Pre-application and Full application forms for submission to the MTCBC SAB. Here you can also download detailed guidance on how to complete the applic… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Voting by Post
Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting without having to go to a polling station. Postal votes or proxy votes (where someone votes on your behalf) are available to anyone who is regist… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024
At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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Pupil Voice
The importance of pupil voice is strong in Merthyr Tydfil. All schools have a system in place to develop pupil leadership. These range of a School Council to a school Senedd or Parliament. Senedd comm… Content last updated: 08 August 2024